Top Seattle-Area Family Activities for March 2025

It may sound like madness, but March is here and spring is in sight. Make the most of more daylight (we’re so ready!) and outdoor time, but be sure to keep some fun indoor activities tucked in your back pocket for the inevitable soggy days ahead as well. Mark your calendars for these top family outings, from floral, food and cultural fests to dance and music performances — and everything in between. March on!

1. La Conner Daffodil Festival. Chase spring all the way to the fields of Skagit Valley to find more than 500 acres of the very symbols of spring itself — cheery yellow daffodils — at the La Conner Daffodil Festival. Bring the whole family to witness a sea of sunshine on foot or by bicycle and snap plenty of photos among the blooms. Mother Nature determines the blooming schedule; the festival runs March 1–31.

2. “The Magic Flute,” Family Day. Broaden your kids’ horizons by taking them to the Family Day performance at Seattle Opera, where they can experience a visually striking production of Mozart’s whimsical “The Magic Flute,” filled with eye-popping animation. Student tickets cost $25 on Family Day; adult tickets are regular price. Book online for this special performance, set for 2 p.m., Sunday, March 2. The regular run of “The Magic Flute” continues through Sunday, March 9 at McCaw Hall.

3. Emerald City Comic Con. Have you booked your tickets and put the finishing touches on your costume for this year’s Emerald City Comic Con? Nerd out with fellow fans over comics, gaming, anime and all things pop culture. Star Wars fans can catch Finn, aka John Boyega, at this annual all-ages party taking place Thursday–Sunday, March 6–9. Tickets $43–$76 per day for adults; kids’ four-day pass $30 (ages 6–12).

4. Kent Kids’ Arts Day. A whole day of hands-on art and live music performances await your budding artiste at Kent Kids’ Arts Day. Guided by professional artists, kids can dig their hands into a wax project or at one of 11 other amazing craft stations. The fun takes place at Kent Commons on Saturday, March 8, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. $10 admission per child; adults and ages 2 and younger are free.

5. Holi celebrations. Welcome the arrival of spring and celebrate the joyful holiday of Holi at festivals across our region during March. Join the merriment, music and color-throwing fun at events like Bothell’s Chai Holi on Saturday, March 8, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. or Renton’s Holi Festival of Color on Saturday, March 15, noon–4 p.m. Free entry.

6. Tree-planting party. Do your part as a family to beautify a local park and help the environment. Sign up for a spot in a family-friendly tree-planting party to add native plants at E.J. Nist Family Park in Normandy Park. There also will be crafts, fun science activities and snacks! Saturday, March 8, 10 a.m.–1 p.m. Free; preregister.

7. Purim festivities. Head to the Stroum Jewish Community Center to join the family Purim festivities. Marvel at magician Nate Jester’s tricks and illusions, dance and sing along with Baby Jam, play carnival games and more. Purchase tickets in advance — $25 kids, $12 adults or $60 for a family pack of five tix — for a discount on admission. Sunday, March 9, 10 a.m.–3 p.m.

8. Fam Jam. Family-focused, and oh, so much fun, Fam Jam is the perfect event to kick off spring. The annual outdoor family celebration, with tot-pleasing activities and engaging performances, takes place at KidiMu (Kids Discovery Museum), Bainbridge Island’s museum for kids, on Saturday, March 15. Free.

9. “Happiness Is” Festival. March brings the International Day of Happiness, a time to focus on joy and well-being. Puyallup’s Karshner Museum and Center for Culture & Arts invites one and all to find bliss at its “Happiness Is” Festival, featuring the high-energy tunes of Eli Rosenblatt, as well as other creative activities promoting positive vibes. Get happy on Saturday, March 15, noon–5 p.m.

10. Kindiependent music series. Live music for families is back at the Mount Baker Community Club! And Recess Monkey, the teachers turned tot entertainers, is back at it, rockin’ the stage as part of this season’s Kindiependent music series lineup. Dance and sing along on Saturday, March 15, 10:30–11:30 a.m. The series continues with shows monthly through May. Tickets $10.

11. Seattle’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Your annual opportunity to go green and celebrate everything Irish has arrived. Have a grand time during Seattle’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade, marching along Fourth Avenue in downtown Seattle on Saturday, March 15, beginning at 12:30 p.m. Then, immerse yourself in the music, food, dancing and history of Ireland at the annual Irish Festival at Seattle Center’s Armory Food & Event Hall, Saturday–Sunday, March 15–16. Free.

12. Washington State Parks Free Days. Do you feel that spring in your step? Yes, it’s time to get out and get moving in the great outdoors as the seasons change. Grab rain boots and jackets (just in case) and frolic in our marvelous Washington state parks on two Discover Pass–free days this month: Sunday, March 9, and Wednesday, March 19. Head to Cama Beach, Squak Mountain or Saltwater state parks, to name just a few.

13. ParentEd Talk: Harmony at Home. Feeling at odds with your child? Our ParentEd Talks series welcomes pediatric psychologist and parent coach Ann-Louise Lockhart, Psy.D., ABPP, who shares strategies for navigating parent-child differences while building a strong connection and more harmonious home. Tune in live on Thursday, March 20, noon–1 p.m., or receive the recording to watch anytime. $10 per talk or $50 for the entire 12-talk series. Members of partner schools join for free. 

14. “Beauty and the Beast” and “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.”  Introduce your youngsters to the pageantry of ballet at family-friendly performances with abbreviated running times during matinee hours. Pacific Northwest Ballet School students perform “Beauty and the Beast” at McCaw Hall, March 22, 29 and 30. Tickets run $14.50–$69. Or catch International Ballet Theatre’s premiere of “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” at Meydenbauer Theatre, March 22–23. Youths $34, adults $49.

15. Jordan World Circus. The thrilling Jordan World Circus catapults into town and stays for a weekend’s worth of shows at the Washington State Fair Events Center, Friday–Sunday, March 28–30. Get your tickets to behold daring aerial acts and animal attractions, which include the opportunity for kids to ride and pet circus animals. Admission is $20 for adults, $10 for children.

Editor’s note: This article is updated every month by ParentMap’s calendar editor Julie Dodobara with her favorite new family activities in and around Seattle. It was most recently updated in February 2025. Be sure to come back next month!